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Information on rail travel and Covid-19

What do travellers need to know? We have summarised the most important information to help you plan a safe and relaxing journey.

Questions and answers

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You do not have to be aware of anything when entering Germany.

The EU's interactive platform provides you with the information you need to plan your travel and holidays in Europe safely with due regard for your health.
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You can find information on hygiene measures in our DB Lounges at

Safe and hygienic travel

The general hygiene guidelines issued by Germany’s Robert Koch Institute are in force on our train and bus services and at our stations. These and other regulations can be found on the website of the Robert Koch Institute (RKI)

Other hygiene recommendations and safety measures from DB

  • Maintain a suitable distance from fellow passengers and DB staff.
  • At stations, we have installed plexiglass panels at our DB Travel Centres and information desks.
  • Our train attendants scan tickets or perform visual checks to confirm validity.

We are in continuous communication with Germany’s interior ministry, national and regional healthcare authorities, and national and regional transport ministries. Whenever the situation regarding public health changes, we are in a position to react with speed and flexibility.

Travel safely: Information about all our hygiene measures and tips for your next journey are available here: Safe travel on Deutsche Bahn’s trains

Travel information

Quick and easy to use, the travel information section on bahn.de and DB Navigator contains everything you need to know about connections, timetables, delays and other issues connected with rail travel. It only takes a moment to book tickets.

Tickets & offers

This section contains the details of tickets for long-distance trains, regional services and transport associations.

Cancellation conditions

The contractual cancellation conditions apply.

Contact

If you have further questions, contact us.